About the Arizona Medical Board

The Arizona Medical Board is committed to serving the public through the honest, fair, and judicious licensing and regulation of allopathic physicians (MDs). This commitment spans over a century of changing healthcare delivery systems and methodologies. During this time, the Board has witnessed the altering roles of healthcare providers and the implementation of futuristic health services. Throughout these changing times, the Board has been a proactive leader in the regulation of medical professionals by implementing laws on the forefront of new medical practices. Additionally, the Board made public information a priority by creating one of the top physician profiling systems in the country, enabling the public to make informed healthcare decisions. As it has in the past, the Arizona Medical Board will continue to gain public respect and trust by focusing on the issues that will shape positive healthcare environments. It is commited to streamlining the laws that regulate the medical profession by clarifying existing regulations and creating new laws to address the future needs of the community.

The Arizona Medical Board is comprised of 12 members - eight physicians and four public members, including a licensed registered nurse. They are as follows:

Edward J. Schwager, M.D., FAAFP — Chairman
Physician Member

Sharon B. Megdal, Ph.D. — Vice Chair
Public Member

Robert P. Goldfarb, M.D., FACS — Secretary
Physician Member

Becky Jordan
Public Member

Patrick N. Connell, M.D., FACEP
Physician Member

Ronnie R. Cox, Ph.D.
Public Member

Jay M. Crutchfield, M.D., FACS
Physician Member

Tim B. Hunter, M.D., FACR
Physician Member

Ram R. Krishna, M.D.
Physician Member

William R. Martin, III, M.D.
Physician Member

Dona Pardo, R.N., Ph.D.
Public Member, Registered Nurse

William W. Wong, M.D.
Physician Member